Dining

Raven Cafe at The Nordic Centre

Cozy aprés haven at Raven Lodge! Visit during your Nordic Centre adventures, or escape the hustle and bustle of Alpine.

Dining

Raven Café

The Nordic Centre at Raven Lodge is a Cozy Après haven.

Get your day started with fresh baked goods, or an organic coffee from the barista bar. Daily lunch offerings include soups, fries, sandwiches, and salads. Live music aprés brings a lively feel to the ambiance of our Nordic Centre. Raven Lodge is a cozy hideaway from the hustle and bustle.

Dining

Raven Cafe Menus

December 12th – April 12th
Hours May Vary Based on conditions
Daily 9 am – 4 pm
Après on Weekends

Raven Lodge Fondue

Enjoy a guided snowshoe tour followed by a gourmet dinner!

Holidays & Friday-Saturday: Available Saturdays Spring 2026. February 21 & 28, March 7 & 14.

Work up an appetite snowshoeing through the breathtaking Strathcona Provincial Park before returning to the Raven Lodge for a delicious gourmet fondue. Or, new this season, skip the snow and just enjoy fondue dinner!

Note: Please submit a Fondue Request at the link below – this is just a request and does not confirm your booking; our team will follow up to finalize your reservation. Must be booked 48-hours in advance.
*Please arrive by 5:00 pm to check in and be fitted for snowshoes, fondue 6:30-9 pm. ** Skip the snowshoe and head straight to the fondue dinner 6:30 pm.

What to Wear

Dress in warm, winter clothing. This includes: base layers, full snow gear or waterproof pants, winter jacket and winter boots. Check the weather before you go!

Ages

All participants should be 6 years of age + and should be able to manage light to brisk pace on the snow. Your kids don’t need to be athletic or even outdoorsy to enjoy this activity.

Snowshoe Fondue (6+)

Snowshoe FondueTimePrice
Child (6-12)5:30 pm *$59
Youth/Adult/Senior (13+)5:30 pm *$89

No-Snow/No-Shoe Fondue

No-Snow/No-Shoe: Just Fondue!TimePrice
Child (6-12)6:30 pm *$44
Youth/Adult/Senior (13+)6:30 pm *$56

Booking Snowshoe Fondue

Guests must be reserved over the phone. Please call to speak with a reservation agent 250-338-1386 or email us: [email protected]

Available Saturdays in 2026: February 21 & 28, March 7 & 14. Reservations are required 48-hours in advance. The event requires 10 guests minimum to operate, our team will contact you to reschedule if necessary.
*Please arrive by 5:00 pm to check in and be fitted for snowshoes, fondue 6:30-9 pm. ** Skip the snowshoe and head straight to fondue dinner 6:30-9 pm

Raven Cafe at the Nordic Lodge

Get your day started with fresh baked goods, or an organic coffee from the barista bar. Daily lunch offerings include soups, sandwiches, and salads. Snowshoe Fondue with wine pairings on Friday evenings.

Raven Lodge Hours

DaysTimePeriod
Closed For the SeasonCLOSED to CLOSED

Connect With Our Team

If you have any queries about opening and closing times or operating hours of our facilities, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected]. We strive to respond as quickly as possible, however, do note that during peak periods it can take us up to 48 hours. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Questions, or looking for more?

If you have any questions, please contact us using the information below:

Mount Washington Alpine Resort
P.O. Box 3069, STN Main
Courtenay, British Columbia, V9N 5N3
1-250-338-1386
Toll-Free: 1-888-231-1499
[email protected]

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